Head of Procurement
Location: Onsite, Gloucestershire (with travel across multiple UK sites)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £70,000-£80,000 + mileage + benefits
Environment: High‑growth, multi‑site hospitality
An ambitious, PE‑backed group renowned for delivering exceptional experiences is entering an aggressive expansion phase. With multiple new properties acquired and more in the pipeline, the business is building a centralised procurement function for the first time.
This is a rare opportunity to join early in the journey, influence the group‑wide operating model, and design a procurement function that will scale at speed. With the current spend set to double, a lot of suppliers, and a diverse category mix - from utilities, technology and to food and beverage - you'll bring structure, strategy and commercial expertise to a hugely entrepreneurial environment.
If you're energised by transformation, thrive in change, and know how to bring people with you, please read on.
The Role
As Head of Procurement, you will lead the development and execution of a cohesive procurement strategy that consistently enhances commercial performance while safeguarding the exceptional experience the brand is known for.
You'll centralise and elevate procurement practices across all sites - introducing control, rigour, and commercial insight, while respecting the authenticity of local suppliers and the unique stories behind them.
This is a hands‑on, influential leadership role, working closely with senior stakeholders, Managing Directors, site leaders and suppliers to embed best practice and drive continuous improvement across the group.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Develop and deliver a group‑wide procurement strategy aligned to ambitious growth plans.
- Lead category planning across Indirects + Food & Beverage.
- Guide capital project procurement, supporting with expertise, not direct project leadership.
Procurement Operations
- Oversee sourcing, tendering, purchasing and contract negotiation across all sites.
- Introduce and embed best‑practice procurement processes, documentation and controls.
- Support procurement involvement in refurbishments and new site openings, ensuring consistency and cost discipline.
Supplier & Contract Management
- Build strong supplier partnerships focused on quality, sustainability and value.
- Introduce KPIs, SLAs and structured supplier performance frameworks.
- Consolidate the supplier base and implement robust vendor onboarding processes.
- Manage supply chain risk, ethical sourcing and sustainability considerations..
- Lead ESG and sustainability initiatives across procurement, reducing waste and supporting eco‑friendly product choices.
You will thrive here if you are:
- A strategic, commercially sharp procurement leader with experience across diverse categories.
- Empathetic yet influential, able to win the confidence of long‑standing site leaders and shift mindsets.
- Comfortable in fast‑growth environments, where decisions are quick and priorities evolve often.
- Process‑driven but flexible, able to build structure without stifling creativity.
- Passionate about guest experience, quality, and sustainability.
- Excited by building something from the ground up -not inheriting someone else's machine.
Important Note
This is a fully onsite role (5 days per week) due to the pace, visibility, and cross‑functional collaboration required. This role offers £70,000 - £80, 000 + benefits.
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